School Psychologist (currently located at EPH)

School Psychologist (currently located at EPH) JobID: 7613 Date Posted: 6/4/2026 Location: City Wide Date Available: 08/24/2026 POSITION TITLE CW SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (26-27 SY) DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES LOCATION CW~ CURRENTLY LOCATED AT ELLEN P. HUBBELL REPORTS TO DIRECTOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES/SUPERVISOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICE/BUILDING PRINCIPAL SUMMARY Provide strong consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams regarding behavior, social and emotional and academic learning, evaluation and social skills. Strong crisis intervention and response planning skills with strong knowledge of diverse assessment skills to address the needs of learners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Conduct comprehensive student evaluations using various assessment measures appropriate to diagnostic questions. Conduct individual, group, or facilitative school based therapeutic services for students. Administer tests and provide educational recommendations for students. Maintain case records including but not limited to services provided, Medicaid billing, students behavioral functioning and student progress. Recommend behavioral and instructional interventions for students. Design and implement individualized educational program services according to students' needs. Conduct functional behavioral assessments and design behavior intervention plans that meet student desired outcomes. Confer with teachers, parents, outside services providers and administrators. Consult on educational needs of students. Attend and participate in case conferences, planning placement team meetings, staff and professional meetings, and other relevant meetings. Serve as a consultant on cognitive, mental health and trauma related topics for teachers and staff. Interpret the school psychological evaluations and services to teachers and parents. Prepare and submit required reports on children and special education programs. Case management of students. Work collaboratively with personnel of community health, social welfare agencies, juvenile court, etc. Attend staff, professional and inter‑agency meetings. Fulfill supervisory responsibilities as assigned. Maintain professional competence through in‑service education provided by the district and in self‑selected professional growth activities. Serve on faculty and curriculum committees. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 6th Year Certificate or equivalent CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate. PMT TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public. Ability to read and interpret for team members evaluation results from related service providers such as Psychiatric Evaluations and Neuropsychiatric Reports. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. COMPUTER SKILLS Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for E‑mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule forms. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well‑being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. SALARY As per negotiated contract START DATE 2026-2027 School Year #J-18808-Ljbffr